
Grounds for Divorce(1925)
A pepful French farce, chock-full of chuckles and shot full of shrieks.
Divorce lawyer Maurice (Matt Moore) does not pay much attention to his wife Alice (Florence Vidor). When he spends their anniversary with famous actress Marianne (Louise Fadenza) Alice decides to seek a divorce herself.

Movie: Grounds for Divorce

Grounds for Divorce
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Divorce lawyer Maurice (Matt Moore) does not pay much attention to his wife Alice (Florence Vidor). When he spends their anniversary with famous actress Marianne (Louise Fadenza) Alice decides to seek a divorce herself.
Release Date
1925-07-27
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8
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A pepful French farce, chock-full of chuckles and shot full of shrieks.
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